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Check & Connect: A Model for Engaging and Retaining Students with Intellectual Disabilities in Higher Education

Center:
MN-Institute on Community Integration, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year:
2016
Contact Information:
David R Johnson
[email protected]
612-624-1062
Project Description:
This project establishes an inclusive and comprehensive model for engaging and retaining students with intellectual disabilities in higher education programs. Building on the Check & Connect student engagement model developed at the Institute, this demonstration project is developing a postsecondary model for using Check & Connect, and providing Check & Connect coaches to work with college students with intellectual disabilities to address their persistence, engagement, and successful school completion. The project focuses on academic engagement, social integration, comprehensive systems of student support, interagency collaboration at the state and community level, and successful program completion leading to positive employment and independent living outcomes.
Keyword(s):
Core Function(s):
Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information
Area of Emphasis
Other
Target Audience:
Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Legislators/Policy Makers
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
None
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
National
Funding Source:
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
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